Entertainment · November 3, 2026
Russell Brand Trial: Jury Begins Verdict Deliberations
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The jury has begun deliberations in the sexual offences trial of Russell Brand in London. After approximately three weeks of evidence, the jury is considering seven charges involving six accusers, related to alleged incidents occurring between 1999 and 2009. Brand has pleaded not guilty to all counts, which include three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault. Before deliberations began on November 3, the judge reviewed the case and emphasized that the jury must reach a unanimous verdict.
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Russell Brand Trial: Jury Begins Verdict Deliberations
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Jury begins deliberations in Russell Brand's UK sexual offences trial
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Jury Begins Deliberation in Russell Brand's Rape and Sexual Assault Trial
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Jury deliberations began on November 3
- Russell Brand is facing seven charges
- Brand has pleaded not guilty to all charges
- The charges include three counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault
- One charge was modified from indecent assault to attempted indecent assault during the trial
- The trial lasted approximately three weeks
Reported by only some outlets
- The allegations involve six women
- The alleged incidents took place between 1999 and 2009
- The jury consists of 12 members
- A unanimous verdict is required
- Judge Joel Bennathan provided a summary of significant witnesses before deliberations
Confirmed
- The jury began deliberations on November 3
- Russell Brand faces seven charges including rape and sexual assault
- Brand pleaded not guilty to all counts
- The trial lasted over three weeks
Reported
- Judge Joel Bennathan said he would pick out the witnesses who seem to be the most significant in his summary (Rolling Stone)
- The allegations involve six women and incidents between 1999 and 2009 (Rolling Stone)
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